2 Part Technique - It's better to switch to Open or Butterfly Guard before the opponent forces your Closed Guard open and dictates what happens next. Break the collar grip if needed, press your foot against the opponent's hip to extend...

2 Part Technique - Another reliable option for starting a match is to pull Butterfly Guard with 2on1 Control. Grab his wrist with your same-side hand to allow your other hand to grab onto his sleeve and form the Pistol Grip. You may al...

2 Part Technique - Concern yourself with breaking your opponent's collar or lapel grip after he breaks open your Closed Guard by standing, and turn it into 2on1 Control before he tries to pass. Use the 2on1 to off-balance him as you ho...

3 Part Technique - Pull Guard using 2on1 Control to initiate a sequence of attacks. If the opponent defends your Tripod Sweep by turning his knee inwards, lift his leg using your inside hook and transition into 1 Leg X Guard. If the op...

2 Part Technique - Establish a strong 2on1 before pulling guard, because the person with control dictates the offense. As you work the Tripod sweep, you are controlling the opponent's base, which presents attacking opportunities. If th...

2 Part Technique - Focus your attention on the best initial control possible, the 2on1. Use the control to Pull Guard and expose the opponent's lead leg for transitioning into 1 Leg X Guard. As the opponent circles, use your other hook...

3 Part Technique - Expose the opponent's legs and balance by lifting him with your hooks. Control his hands or elbows to engage with the lift and look to enter into 1 Leg X Guard. As the opponent attempts to pummel his feet inside to c...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo reveals the organization of his 2on1 Control by linking Closed Guard to Open Guard Tripod Sweeps, 1 Leg X-Guard, X-Guard, and to his take on an Armbar from Closed Guard.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo uses the Closed Guard as a temporary holding position to initiate his loyal 1 Leg X-Guard & X-Guard. As the opponent elongates his body to stand and break your guard, disconnect and engage his legs.

3 Part Lesson - The 2on1 Control exploits the opponent's ability to hold and pin you. With your Hooks engaged after pulling guard, follow the opponent as he wildly circles or scoot underneath into 1 Leg X-Guard if he remains stagnant.

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Master Fabio Gurgel teaches two passes against Single-Leg X-Guard: The class warms up with a drill involving hand-fighting to Shin-on-Shin (a.k.a. Koala-Guard, Single-Leg Control w/ Butterfly-Hook, et al.), th...

1 Part Lesson — Marcelo expounds on his Entry into Single-Leg X-Guard: [I] If your opponent defeats your Seated Guard to the point where your back is flat and you're defending the Knee Slide Pass, but worse yet, you cannot readily scoo...

1 Part Lesson - Continue holstering the opponent's leg as he circles through your 1 Leg X-Guard in an attempt to pass. Keep the opponent distanced away to ensure you have the mobility needed in recovering your guard.